VENN DIAGRAM COMPARISONSAbrea HernandezWorld History-H10-25-09

EARLY LIFE EVENTS/INFLUENCESJackie Robinson Usain Bolt

Born January 31, 1919

Father left family at early age

Born in Cairo, Georgia

Attended UCLA

Lettered in baseball, track, football, and basketball

Participated in track

Moved to Pasadena, California

Born August 21,1986

Born in Trelawney, Jamaica

Lived with his mother, fatherand sister

Attended William Knibb MemorialHigh School

Tremendous athletes

Competed in numerous competitions

Best athletes in their schools

Was influenced by his brother Mack

Strong willed

Attended Waldensia Primary School

ACCOMPLISHMENTS/FINDINGS/BELIEFS

Jackie UsainCompeted in the World Junior Championships

Won a gold and 2 silver medals

Competed in the World Youth Championships

Won a gold medal

First junior runner to break 20 second mark

Graduated from Junior College

The schools first athlete to letter in four sports for four years

He played baseball, track, football, and basketball

Loved and played sports throughout their lives

Was drafted into the United States Army

They worked extremely hard to accomplish these feats

Dedicated

Ran the 200 meter in 19.93 seconds

Was the first African American to play professional baseball

Inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame

Has broke over 2 World Records

Battled through racial tension

Competed in the Oylmpics

AFFECT ON HISTORY/LEGACY

Jackie UsainOpened the doors for African Americans in Baseball

Was a very good baseball player and many looked up to him

Fought for equality

Opened the doors for different races in sports

Broke World Records set by great runners

Had his baseball jersey number retired

Earned respect

Given the title “Fastest Man Alive”

Many consider him to be the best athlete ever

Achieved acceptance in sports

Many often consider him to be as great or better than Jesse Owens

Brought respect and honor to Jamaica